Getting inequality out there into the consciousness was important. All these political pundits now talking about the 2014 and 2016 elections are talking about inequality.
Edward SnowdenThe only reason I do these interviews - I hate talking about myself, I hate doing this stuff - is because incredibly well-meaning people, whom I respect and trust, tell me that this will help bring about positive changes. It's not going to cause a sea change, but it will benefit the public.
Edward SnowdenThe issue I brought forward most clearly was that of mass surveillance, not of surveillance in general.
Edward SnowdenYou can't come up against the world's most powerful intelligence agencies and not accept the risk.
Edward Snowden